Existential quandry

[tamrotu]

Recently I have been thinking a lot about consciousness again

I believe it is Descartes’ view point (correct me if I’m wrong) of duality that keeps coming to mind.  Cogito ergo sum.  The idea that in order to be aware of oneself one must be, in a sense, separate from oneself.  There is a disconnect in order for self awareness to occur.  When I

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[xwickedqueenx]

It's weird that you bring this up - I think I was in high school when I discovered this feeling. If I sit and think about "what am I, where am I," and think about my mind controlling my body ... I can separate myself from myself. It's really freaky! Normal things in a room start to look very strange and far away. And I have to really concentrate to do it, and I don't because it's so strangely frightening.

[kilo_foxtrot]

I don't dream too often, and I don't always remember my dreams too well... but I know without a doubt that I've dreamt glimpses of situations, surroundings, and people I've later experienced or met in real life, prior to any possible way of expecting such things to occur.

It's too unrefined and hazy to be controlled or anything like that... but I know it's happened.

[kilo_foxtrot]

Well, if my recent reading in economics is accurate, a degree in philosophy can be indicative that the recipient is a hard-working, dedicated individual. While the actual knowledge from the degree isn't terribly applicable, the degree serves as one trustworthy indicator of quality.

There are two possible answers to all the non-enumerated questions you pose above: "yes," or "it depends." As for ruining the fun: just pick up a few books on the subject. Fewer loans to pay off, and you'll likely find the right degree of immersion you seek.